Basics You Need to Know about CCCOnline Classes

Basics You Need to Know

What is CCCOnline?

Colorado Community Colleges Online is not a college in and of itself; it belongs to a consortium of partner colleges. The CCCOnline consortium is comprised of thirteen member colleges in the Colorado Community College system, Dawson Community College of Montana, Northwest Missouri State University, and Pickens Tech of Denver.

Through CCCOnline, you can now earn fully accredited Associate of Arts degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, and Certificates in various disciplines at the partner colleges. Colorado Community Colleges, and most consortium colleges, are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; Dawson is accredited by the Northwest Association of Colleges and Schools.

CCCOnline instructors often come from our partner institutions and are among the best instructors in the nation. So while you may be a student through one consortium college, your instructor may be from another college, and your classmates may be from yet other colleges. This allows you to experience a wide range of diverse opinions and experiences and greatly enhances your learning environment.

Take a closer look at our Partner Colleges . . . . .

Is CCCOnline accredited?

Yes, CCCOnline and our partner colleges are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information on the accrediting commission, visit their web site at NCA Higher Learning Commission (link will open in new window).

Tuition and Fees

Tuition must be paid to your Home College. CCCOnline does not collect tuition and has no access to your account information. You should contact the Cashier/Business Office at your Home College if you have any questions or concerns regarding tuition.

CCCOnline Resident tuition is $249.15 - $62 = $187.15 per credit hour for all Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) registered students (e.g. the cost of a 3 credit course is $561.45 plus the cost of books and materials).
CCCOnline Resident tuition is $ 285.20 per credit hour for non-registered COF students.
CCCOnline Non-Resident tuition is $297.55 (e.g. the cost of a 3 credit course is $892.65 plus the cost of books and materials).

Tuition rates are set by the Colorado State General Assembly at the recommendation of the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) and are subject to change without notice.

All CCCOnline courses require a minimum enrollment (usually 10). If the minimum is not achieved, the course is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

There are no general fees for CCCOnline courses; however, your home college may charge additional fees for specific courses.

Students will have textbook and material costs. To order materials using your awarded financial aid funds, please visit the Bookstore/Course Materials link. You can also find a listing of all required course materials at this link. Please see individual course requirements for more information.

Payment Options
Options for CCCOnline course(s) payment are listed below and may vary depending on your Home College:
***Please Note: if payment is not received by the end of the drop/add period you will be removed from your online course(s).

Payment Option 1 Online Payment* Credit card acceptance may vary by Home College. Pay online using your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or an Online Check and payment will be recorded by your Home College.

Veteran Assistance
The consortium of Community Colleges assists veterans who have eligibility under the GI Bill chapter of education benefits. Please contact your home college Student Services Center to assist you in your needs regarding Veteran benefits and affairs.

If you have other questions about VA, log on to www.gibill.va.gov.

How To: Contact Financial Aid
Financial Aid services are also provided by your “home college” (the college you apply to/register through to take CCCOnline courses). You can reach Financial Aid from the links on the Colleges Information table.

What do CCCOnline courses look like?
Take a look at our Sample Courses to see CCCOnline course formats http://www.ccconline.org/Future_Students/sample_courses/.